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Caffeine and Calorie Counting
Sponsored by Coca Cola Canada When following a healthy lifestyle, calorie counting is done to try to stay on track of calories consumed and calories burned. One way to help people lead an active,...
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Beforeplay.org Campaign to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy
By Greta Klingler It’s hard to imagine anything that changes your life more than having a child. Moving in with a partner; making the choice to commit to a partner for life; changing jobs or...
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Fitness Friday’s Tips: Manage Your Daily Calories
How to Manage Your Daily Caloric Intake photo by Wentzu Chang By Jennifer Porayko Did you know? It takes about 15 minutes after the stomach is full for the message to reach the brain? One pound of...
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Looking to Save Cash and Calories?
By Stefanie Copple, Registered Dietician Looking to Save Cash and Calories? Easy money-saving strategies can help you do both! Strategies that save you money can also help keep your calorie consumption...
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High and Low Glycemic Index Foods
By Stefanie Copple, Registered Dietitian The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how much a carbohydrate-rich food raises your blood sugar level. Carbohydrates are found in many foods such as grains,...
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Medical Identity Theft
By Robert Henderson Economic conditions, unemployment rate and the costs of health care in the U.S. contribute to the rise of medical identity theft. The Ponemon Institute published a study that...
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One Decision In Minutes Could Provide A Lifetime of Opportunity
An old cliché of “knowledge is power,” in addition to keeping people informed can potentially change lives in some cases. But without that knowledge, the power to make a potentially life changing...
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Health Care Is Costly Enough: Make Sure You’re Being Billed Correctly
By Lance Hugo Source Medical bills are a leading cause in personal bankruptcy, according to Today.com. Even if you have been able to reap some benefits from the Affordable Care Act, the fact remains...
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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
No screening test, significant misperceptions, and limited funding are only some of the challenges of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is the most fatal women’s cancer; yet it is often overlooked and...
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Live Smart – Lose Weight Fast!
By Mark Moon I’m sure we have all heard the phrase “Train smarter not harder” but have you ever wondered exactly what that means? These days I prefer to switch the word ‘Train” with the word “Live” as...
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How to Boost Your Happiness During the Fall and Winter Months
By Jennifer Porayko 1) Laugh. Make sure you laugh every day. Research shows that children laugh approximately 150 times a day and adults only laugh on average 5-15 times per day. 2) Be Thankful....
View ArticleGoing Gluten-Free is a Family Affair!
According to new research, approximately 4.3 million Canadians (12.3 per cent) have gone gluten-free, or have reduced gluten in their diets. Of those making the switch, the top reasons are gluten...
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Breast Health Through Various Ages
By Dr. Pearlman Breast cancer ranks as the top health concern for women young and old. In Canada, one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. Despite this staggering...
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Dr. Nadia Malik Offers Important Eye Health Information For You And Your Family
Interview with Dr. Nadia Malik, Optometrist based in Victoria, British Columbia All About Contact Lenses DWL: Can my child wear contact lenses during sports activities? Dr. Malik: Contact lenses are...
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Colon Cancer Canada’s Push for your Tush
The National Cancer Institute of Canada (NCIC) acknowledges CRC as the third most common cancer and the second most common cause of death from cancer for both Canadian men and women. Yet CRC is a...
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Reducing Your Exposure To Allergens
Sponsored by Reactine An allergy is defined as a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. The immune system protects the body against invading agents like bacteria and viruses, but in the case...
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